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tekno62 · 01-26-2009, 09:56 PM

Hey- new to this 72 truck and have a question about the door locks.

Both doors seem to only be locked with a key when leaving the truck – there away I can make it so when we push down on the lock and shut the door the door stays locked.

cdowns · 01-26-2009, 10:17 PM

thats the way they came from factory to b locked with key

**LockDoc** · 01-26-2009, 10:56 PM

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Like cdowns said. Locks with the key, unlocks with the key. No way to change it as far as I know....

LockDoc

RicksTrucks · 01-26-2009, 11:09 PM

Keeps you from getting locked out. My 69 also allows me to take the key out of the ignition while running.

tekno62 · 01-26-2009, 11:28 PM

My 56 is like that. but I use the original key

My 71 nova lets you lock the doors and then close them. yea I have learned to keep a spare hidden so though there was something wrong with the truck.

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Originally Posted by RicksTrucks

Keeps you from getting locked out. My 69 also allows me to take the key out of the ignition while running.

**leddzepp** · 01-27-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekno62

Hey- new to this 72 truck and have a question about the door locks.

Both doors seem to only be locked with a key when leaving the truck – there away I can make it so when we push down on the lock and shut the door the door stays locked.

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**bignbad** · 01-27-2009, 04:42 PM

ok i got 1 for you i lock my doors and close them they unlock,and i cant lock them with the key eaither..so i cant lock my truck So what can i do to lock my truck?

('72 chevy k20)
http://www.enginecycle.com/
http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/

~Eric

PanelDeland · 01-27-2009, 05:52 PM

bignbad, I have the same deal unless I push in on the door while locking.It has to do with adjustment of the door.You might try searching the FAQ,I'm not sure if there's a write up on that or not.

**bignbad** · 01-27-2009, 06:54 PM

PanelDeland,I adjusted the door half a millon ways and still no deal i can close the door halfway and it locks to the 1st lacth if that makes sence,but when its shut the whole way it wont lock i am thinking of replacing all the latch assemblys

('72 chevy k20)
http://www.enginecycle.com/
http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/

~Eric

GOPAPA · 01-27-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tekno62

Hey- new to this 72 truck and have a question about the door locks.

Both doors seem to only be locked with a key when leaving the truck – there away I can make it so when we push down on the lock and shut the door the door stays locked.

While sitting in the truck you can reach across and push the door lock button down on the other door ,,then get out and lock the door you just got out of with a key and both will be locked..

**bignbad** · 01-27-2009, 07:33 PM

The locks dont go down while the doors are shut,guess i'll play with the latch assemblies

mbgmike · 01-27-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bignbad

The locks dont go down while the doors are shut,guess i'll play with the latch assemblies

They can be a pain in the ass. We just did this a few months ago. same problem then when we got it fixed the Key would not come out. We used a brand new OEM lock with the old latch and even replaced the latch with a new prepro and still had the problem. The key would just not turn the lock enough. We messed with it and so did others and we gave up. We would go back later and screw with it and finally the dumb thing started working and the key would come out. I think we messed with it for ovfer a week

Then the customer wanted keyless entry installed

**LockDoc** · 01-27-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bignbad

The locks dont go down while the doors are shut,guess i'll play with the latch assemblies

It's because the doors aren't shutting far enough and there is too much pressure on the latches. Set the strike out a little bit to take the pressure off of the latch.

LockDoc

tekno62 · 01-28-2009, 01:23 AM

Im really leaning toward a keyless entry.

67CHIP72 · 01-28-2009, 01:33 AM

I can't imagine the engineering would be impossible to make it work as GM and other auto manufacturers were producing door locks when our trucks were manufactured that you could lock, depress the button, close the door and have it remained locked. No aftermarket change for this has been produced as far as I know. I have heard this questioned asked before several times. Until that option appears, keep your keys handy and remember to push the passenger side lock button down before you get out.

**El Jay** · 01-28-2009, 01:41 AM

I had a similar problem.

Then 1 day I was standing inside the open door, with the window down, & I realized I could see most of the locking mechanism.
I got me a can of WD-40 & just sprayed the crap outta everything I could see.
It's worked fine for a couple of years now.

01-26-2009, 09:56 PM	#1
tekno62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 265	door lock question Hey- new to this 72 truck and have a question about the door locks. Both doors seem to only be locked with a key when leaving the truck – there away I can make it so when we push down on the lock and shut the door the door stays locked.

01-26-2009, 10:17 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: door lock question thats the way they came from factory to b locked with key __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-26-2009, 10:56 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: door lock question - Like cdowns said. Locks with the key, unlocks with the key. No way to change it as far as I know.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-26-2009, 11:09 PM	#4
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: door lock question Keeps you from getting locked out. My 69 also allows me to take the key out of the ignition while running. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

01-27-2009, 04:42 PM	#7
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: door lock question ok i got 1 for you i lock my doors and close them they unlock,and i cant lock them with the key eaither..so i cant lock my truck So what can i do to lock my truck? ('72 chevy k20) http://www.enginecycle.com/ http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ ~Eric

01-27-2009, 05:52 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: door lock question bignbad, I have the same deal unless I push in on the door while locking.It has to do with adjustment of the door.You might try searching the FAQ,I'm not sure if there's a write up on that or not. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-27-2009, 06:54 PM	#9
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: door lock question PanelDeland,I adjusted the door half a millon ways and still no deal i can close the door halfway and it locks to the 1st lacth if that makes sence,but when its shut the whole way it wont lock i am thinking of replacing all the latch assemblys ('72 chevy k20) http://www.enginecycle.com/ http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ ~Eric

01-27-2009, 07:33 PM	#11
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: door lock question The locks dont go down while the doors are shut,guess i'll play with the latch assemblies __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric

01-28-2009, 01:23 AM	#14
tekno62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 265	Re: door lock question Im really leaning toward a keyless entry.

01-28-2009, 01:33 AM	#15
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: door lock question I can't imagine the engineering would be impossible to make it work as GM and other auto manufacturers were producing door locks when our trucks were manufactured that you could lock, depress the button, close the door and have it remained locked. No aftermarket change for this has been produced as far as I know. I have heard this questioned asked before several times. Until that option appears, keep your keys handy and remember to push the passenger side lock button down before you get out. __________________ In Search Of Last edited by 67CHIP72; 01-28-2009 at 01:35 AM.

01-28-2009, 01:41 AM	#16
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: door lock question I had a similar problem. Then 1 day I was standing inside the open door, with the window down, & I realized I could see most of the locking mechanism. I got me a can of WD-40 & just sprayed the crap outta everything I could see. It's worked fine for a couple of years now. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck



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